Justification:Goodyera macrophylla is endemic to Madeira, is very local and extremely rare with a small distribution area in seven subpopulations in the central and northern parts of Madeira. The population size is estimated to have less than 50 mature individuals, the extent of occurrence is 188 km² and the area of occupancy is 36 km². The range of the species is very narrow and threatened by trampling, collapse of terrain, landslides, and invasive species. Due to the low number of mature individuals, Goodyera macrophylla is assessed as Critically Endangered.

Goodyera macrophylla is endemic to Madeira, Portugal. The species is known from a few ravines in central and northern parts of the islands. Its extent of occurrence is 188 km² and the area of occupancy is 36 km². The species can be found between 300 and 1,400 m altitude (Commission of the European Communities 2009, Delforge 1995, Press and Short 1994).

Goodyera macrophylla is very local and extremely rare. The total number of subpopulations is seven, the number of individuals per subpopulation ranges from 2 to 1500 individuals and there are also reports of some isolated individuals. Subpopulations show extreme fluctuations in the total number of individuals (F. Fernandes unpublished data). The subpopulations show a very low number of flowering plants and the total population size estimated to number fewer than 50 mature individuals.

The trend of the population is stable and a few plants are preserved in Ribeiro Frio Botanic Gardens (Commission of the European Communities 2009, Delforge 1995, Press and Short 1994).

The main threats to this species are trampling, collapse of terrain, landslides and invasion by a species. It could also be affected by tourism and plant collection. (Commission of the European Communities 2009, Delforge 1995, Press and Short 1994).

Goodyera macrophylla is listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive and under Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). All orchids are included under Annex B of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This species habitat is protected by regional and EU legislation (Habitats Directive) and its range is completely included in the Natural Park of Madeira. Conservation measures that protect this species habitat from collapsing and landslides are in place. The species is legally protected from collection.

In-Place Research, Monitoring and PlanningIn-Place Land/Water Protection and Management Occur in at least one PA:Yes Percentage of population protected by PAs (0-100):100In-Place Species ManagementIn-Place Education Included in international legislation:Yes

Commission of the European Communities. 2009. Composite Report on the Conservation Status of Habitat Types and Species as required under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive. Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament. Brussels.